Maintenance
Routine inspections can seem intimidating. A property manager coming around to your home, looking through each room and judging the state of the property seems nerve-racking. But, if you follow our checklist the whole process will be very smooth, and easy. How often can I expect an inspection? Inspections generally only happen once every three…
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Renting out your property can be an excellent way to help fund overseas travel. It can also be the catalyst for increased financial and emotional stress. However, if you take the time to address a few key areas of concern before you jet off, it can make a world of difference to your renting experience.…
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Here in Brisbane we love our air-conditioners. When summer gets to its sweltering highs and the humidity sets in, the air-conditioner is what keeps us going. The Brisbane climate makes them essential for almost every home. If you find that you are missing out on great tenants or have had your property on the market…
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Prepared in an emergency In Australia we have some of the strictest emergency light and RCD testing standards and in the world. As a business owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that these standards are continually being met. We could sit here and bore you with lengthy references from Australian Standards but ultimately the most…
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Getting the best tenants is incredibly important to any great investment property. It can be tough; the rental market is very competitive, and you need to do everything you can to make your property stand out. While some changes could cost a fortune, there are some great additions you can make, at a reasonable cost,…
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Keeping a property in great condition through maintenance and repairs can be hard work. But, with the tenant, landlord and property manager all working together the property will remain in excellent condition. There are many different elements to a property that needs maintenance and occasional repairs. Whether this is the gardens, drains, gutters, plumbing, air…
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It is tempting to go it alone as a landlord when managing your property. Many investors have considered this at one time or another. If you have secure tenants who pay on time every week, always leave the property in perfect condition, and nothing breaks how hard could it be? Things rarely go exactly as…
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It is vital for all property investors to understand the difference between repairs, maintenance and improvements. The Australian Taxation Office constantly pays particularly close attention to each of those three on annual tax returns. So, if you have no understanding of the differences you may have made an incorrect claim on your tax return. Fortunately, just…
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Smoke alarms are extremely important safety devices. Without a smoke alarm the risk of death, caused by fire in your home, is THREE TIMES greater than if you do have one installed. In Queensland around three-quarters of all home fire deaths occur in homes that do not have smoke alarms. Around 50% of all deaths…
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